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Executive summary for proposed area of 895.368 Ha (2212.45 acres) at Rallakuppam, Kolladam, Irugulam, Thonduru, Mallavaripalem & Peddetipakkam villages, in Satyavedu & Varadiapalem Mandal, Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh.

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1 INTRODUCTION

M/s. Sri City is an integrated business city spread over 7500 acres, Sri City includes a multiproduct

Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a Domestic Tariff Zone (DTZ), a Free Trade & Warehousing Zone (FTWZ)

and an Electronics Manufacturing Cluster. Sri City is home to over 186 companies from 27 countries

including multinationals like Kellogg’s, Mondelez, Toray Japan, Alstom, Kobelco, Foxconn, Unicharm,

Danieli etc.

M/s Sri City has already obtained EC and developed phase I spread over 5400 acres. M/s. Sri City has

now proposed to develop Phase II of 895.368 Ha (2212.45 acres) at Rallakuppam, Kolladam, Irugulam,

Thonduru, Mallavaripalem & Peddetipakkam villages, in Satyavedu & Varadiapalem Mandal, Chittoor

District of Andhra Pradesh. The proposed project falls under Schedule7(c), Category “A” of EIA

Notification 2006 i.e. Industrial estates/ parks/ complexes/ areas, export processing zones (EPZs),

Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Biotech Parks, Leather Complexes. The project site falls adjacent to

Interstate boundary between Andhra Pradesh – Tamil Nadu and located within 5km (4.5 Km) from the

boundary of Pulicat bird sanctuary which is an Eco-sensitive area notified under sub-section (2) of

section 3 of the Environment (Protection) act, 1986. Hence, attracting General Conditions of the EIA

Notification 2006.

The land in phase II consists of 895.368 Ha (2212.45 acres) and is in two parcels. The northern side

is 974 acres (Thonduru village) and is near the National Highway 16. The other parcel is on the

southern west side is 1238.45 acres consisting of Rallakuppam, Kolladam, Irugulam, Mallavaripalem &

Peddetipakkam villages which is 14 Km from the National Highway 16 .

Sri City proposes to use the northern part (Tondur village) for social infrastructure only and will not

house any industry; the northern area will be dedicated to mix used and creation of social

infrastructure needs need of Industrial area i.e southern west side. Sri City proposes to have industries

only in the southern west side and this parcel is 6.7 km away from Pulicat ESZ boundary, this area will

dedicated to industries and will be termed as industrial area of Phase II expansion project.

M/s. Sri City has obtained Environmental Clearance from MoEF&CC for the Phase I during 2008 vide

No.21-791/2007-IA III dated 16.10.2008. Compliance to the conditions stipulated in the Environmental

Clearance is being submitted regularly to the Regional Office of MoEF&CC Chennai.

Table 1: Environmental Setting of the Project Site

S.No Particulars Details

1. GPS Coordinates

B1 : 13°31'18.02"N & 79°57'7.22"E B2 : 13°29'9.51"N & 79°57'12.61"E B3 : 13°28'44.59"N & 79°59'17.01"E B4 : 13°30'36.76"N & 80° 0'47.22"E

2. Topo Sheet No. 66C/2, 66C/3, 57O/14 & 57O/15


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S.No Particulars Details

3. Topography Undulating terrain

4. Land Type Patta land (already acquired)

5. Land Use Barren land

6. Site Elevation above MSL

≃ 34m AMSL to 50 m AMSL towards Western side of the Project Boundary

≃ 13m AMSL to 24m AMSL towards Eastern side of the Project Boundary

7. Nearest highway

SH50 Sathyavedu Road – Adjacent to the Project Boundary, towards W.

SH52 ≃ 7.7km, S NH16 Chennai Kolkata Highway ≃ 13.2km, NE

8. Nearest railway station Arambakkam Railway Station ≃ 7.8km- NE Tada Railway Station ≃ 2.5 km, NE

9. Nearest airport Tirupati Airport ≃ 78.7km via Chennai Road, NW Chennai Airport ≃ 90km, SE

10. Nearest village, town/ city

Arror ≃ 2km, E Manellore ≃ 5.8km via Pondhavakkam Road, S Edur ≃ 8.4km Madhapakkam- Arror Road, E Ramapuram ≃ 9.4km via Arumbakkam- Arror road, E Satyavedu ≃ 9.8km, SW Tada ≃ 3 km N Pudi ≃ 7.8 km Via Palymra road, NE Arambakkam ≃ 6.2km Via Palmyra Road, ENE Varadaiahpalem ≃ 8.3km NNW

11. Archaeologically important places

Nil within 15km radius from project site

12. National parks/ Wildlife Sanctuaries

Pulicat Bird Sanctuary (Protected Area) ≃ 4.5 km, NE

13. Water bodies/ River/ Reservoir

Poovalambedu Lake ≃ 9.4km, SSE Pulicat Lake ≃ 4.5 km, E Telugu Ganga Canal – 9th Canal at close proximity to the

site Tada Falls ≃ 3 km, N

14. Reserved/ Protected Forests

Vanallur Reserved Forest – Adjacent to the Project Boundary, W

Arudur Reserve Forest ≃ 1.6km , N Siruvada Reserved Forest ≃ 6km, S

15. Interstate Boundary Andhra Pradesh- Tamil Nadu Border adjacent to the Project site on southern & south eastern direction

16. Seismicity Zone III (Moderate Seismic Zone)

17. Defence Installations Nil within 15 km radius from project site

18. Nearest Port Chennai Port ≃ 70km, SE Ennore Port ≃ 65km, SE


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1.1 Environmental Sensitive Areas

As per MoEF&CC guideline, 10 km radius from the project site is considered as a study area for

evaluating environmental sensitivity. The description of the environmental sensitivity of the proposed

site is given below;

National Parks and Wild Life Sanctuaries

There are no National Parks and wildlife sanctuaries present within 10 km radius of the project site.

Part of Pulicat bird sanctuary 4.5 km & beyond 2.5 km ESZ boundary towards Northern east boundary

of the present project area. Pulicat Lake was identified as a site of International importance by the

International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

1.2 Siting Criteria of the Proposed Project

Site selection

Overlooking the environmental factors during the selection at the project initiation stage will

generally increase the project cost due to the increase in the compliance to environmental regulations

and also will make the project vulnerable to opposition from the public. The selected site is best

suited for industrial activities. Hence no other alternative sites have been proposed.

Site selection for the development was made keeping the following points in view: Sri City Phase II

land will have following site selection criteria;

Mostly green and orange industries and a few red category units. Sri City will not take any of

the core red units like tanneries, refineries, tyre plants, cement plants etc. Zoning map of Sri

City will clearly showcase the location of green, orange and red industries.

Land is in possession of Sri City

Adjacent to Phase I, so that all the existing facilities can be used in phase II.

Lot of Common infrastructure from phase I can be utilized in phase II.

Air shed and topography of the region.

Watershed, drainage patterns and the hydrogeology of the region.

Meteorological conditions that favor the dispersion of air emission.

Major water bodies and downstream users within the study area.


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Details Siting Guidelines

Proposed development of Sri City integrated business city, Industrial area is located at Rallakuppam, Kolladam, Irugulam, Thonduru, Mallavaripalem & Peddetipakkam villages, in Satyavedu & Varadiapalem Mandal, Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh.

Ecologically sensitive At least 5 Km Pulicat bird sanctuary 4.5 km & beyond 2.5 km ESZ

Areas

Coastal Areas 500 m from the high tide line

Nil

Flood plain of Riverine system

500 m from flood plain Nil

Transport and Communication

500 m from highway and railway

NH 16 SH 52, 52

Rehabilitation & Resettlement issues

-- Sri city has acquired land as per statutory norms

Type of Land Avoid prime Agriculture land

Single Crop, Dry, Barren Land - converted to Non-Agricultural use

1.3 Project Location

The Proposed project is located at Rallakuppam, Kolladam, Irugulam, Thonduru, Mallavaripalem &

Peddetipakkam villages, in Satyavedu & Varadiapalem Mandal, Chittoor District and Andhra Pradesh

state. It is situated at latitude of 13°29'15.80"N to 13°30'37.82"N and longitude of 79°57'21.69"E to

80°0'58.97"E. Contour of the project site is high in the south west (SW) direction with 59m and low in

the west (W) direction with 16m. The proposed project area is covered under Survey of India

Toposheet numbers: 57O15, 57O14, 66C2 and 66C3.

Sri City is located along side NH5/16 which forms part of Golden Quadrilateral. The proposed site is

close to Chennai, but located in AP. It has access to four seaports within 100 km from Sri City and two

international airports (Chennai & Tirupati).

2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project is about the establishment of M/s Sri City at Rallakuppam, Kolladam, Irugulam,

Thonduru, Mallavaripalem & Peddetipakkam villages, in Satyavedu & Varadiapalem Mandal, Chittoor

District of Andhra Pradesh over an extent of 895.368 Ha (2212.455 Acres).


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Figure 1: Google image showing the project site

2.1 Size or Magnitude of the project

The total area for the Phase II project is about 895.368 Ha (2212.45 acres). Total cost estimated for

infrastructure development will be approx. Rs. 100 Crores. The detail land use breakup is in table 1.

Table 1: Villages for Phase II project

S.No Villages Names Extent (Acres)

1. Irugulam 361.395

2. Rallakuppam 91.36

3. Peddaeetipakkam 524.51

4. Kolladam 153.27

5. Thonduru 974

6. Mallavaripalem 107.92

Total 2212.455

Table 2: Landuse Breakup of the Proposed Project

S.No Description Area (Acres) Area (Hectares) % of Land use

1. Industrial/ Commercial zone 1238.45 501.187 55.97

2. Multiple use zone 226.35 91.60 10.24

3. Residential zone 194.26 78.61 8.78

4. Transportation and Facilities 129.14 52.26 5.84

5. Open space and green belt 279 112.916 12.61

6. Commercial 145.255 58.795 6.56

Total 2212.455 895.368 100


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2.2 Existing Infrastructure

Environmental Compliance

MoEF&CC has issued Environmental Clearance for Sri City Phase I vide letter no. 21-791/2007-IA.III

dated 16th October 2008. Sri City has also obtained CTE from APPCB vide order no. 119/PCB/CFE/RO-

TPT/HO/2008-2963 dated 12.02.2009 under sec 25 of water (P&C of P) Act, 1974 and under Sec 21 of

Air(P&C of P) Act, 1981 and this consent is valid for period of 5 years from the date of issue. The

Renewal of Consent and Authorization order for operations is auto renewal, the board is hereby

extending validity period of Consent and Authorization order issued vide order No. APPCB/ KNL/ TPT/

CFO/ HO/ 2011-11 dt 30.12.2014 with valid upto 31.07.2017 for further period of 5(Five years) i.e,

upto 31.07.2022 under sec 25/26 of water (P&C of P) Act, 1974 and under Sec 21 of Air (P&C of P) Act,

1981.

Certified compliance Letter no E.P./12.1/1862/AP/403 dated 23.03.2020 is approved by DDGF(C) vide

diary no 432 by MoEF&CC

Road Network

Sri City has well-laid and robust internal road network of over 50 km. All roads are in accordance to

IRC standards and are categorized as arterial, primary, secondary, and tertiary roads.

Power

Sri City has been allotted 400 MVA power by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, ensuring 24 x 7

power for all the units. There is currently an internal substation of 132 KV and three 33/11 kV, with

another dedicated substation being built. A 220 KV sub-station is also approved. Adding to the grid

power is Sri City’s 5 MW solar power plant, all of which combines to ensure stable and reliable power

to all units. The Current usage for the Phase I is 150 MVA.

Water

Sri City has a GO from Government of Andhra Pradesh for supply of 1 TMC (81 MLD)of water and 400

MVA of power. The current consumption of water is 6 MLD and 1.5 MLD sewage is treated by Sri City.

After sewage treatment, the discharge is approx. 1000 KLD – which is used for horticulture & flushing.

With over 100 plus companies operational and many under construction. The ground water use is

strictly prohibited and units are restricted as per lease deed.

Green Belt

Landscape (Green Cover, Parks, Open Spaces and playgrounds) are detailed in the map to provide

clean, healthy green environment. Common native variety of trees and species like neem, gulmohar,

amalats, peepal etc. are planted in green area. Green cover has been developed and well maintained

along the internal roads and industrial area.


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Total of 10,470 Nos are planted and taken care by Sri City. So far 7.5 Lakhs of Plants & Trees has been

planted based on recommendation from AP Forest Department, and their viable rate being 85%.

2.3 Proposed Infrastructure

2.3.1 Industrial Area (Processing Area)

An area of 1238.45 acres (501.187 Hectares) are allotted for Industrial Zone, which takes up about

65% of land use.

2.3.2 Residential Area (Non Processing Area)

The total residential zone for the Proposed Phase II project is 194.26 Acres (78.61 Hectares) which is

8.83% of the total land.

2.3.3 Social Infrastructure

A Multiuse zone is also proposed with an area of 226.35 Acres (91.6 Hectares), which is about 10.24 %

of the total land. This area might include

Schools and Colleges

Medical centers

Banking

Hospitality centers etc.

Water Treatment Plant

Sewage treatment plant

Municipal Waste Segregation Unit

Utility centers

2.4 Connectivity

Sri City has a wide range of road networks which connects the industrial, educational and social

facilities in SEZ, DTZ and CBD to the Central Expressway. The entire road network (Arterial, Primary,

Secondary and Tertiary) is designed and built as per the standards specified by Indian Road Congress

(IRC). Sri City have more than 50 Km road network inside Sri City for easy access.

Site is well connected by road, rail and airport. Sri City has three major roads along its boundaries: NH

16 (part of the Golden Quadrilateral Road Network which connects the 4 major metros of Chennai,

Kolkata, Delhi and Mumbai) on the north eastern side

The Kadur–Satyavedu–Tiruvallur–Sriperumbudur roads along the western boundary.

State Highway 52, along the southern boundary.

2.5 Manpower requirement

There are around 2,00,000 workforce available within 10 km radius of the project site. Over 1,00,000

Engineers, 25,000 Polytechnic holders, 5000 ITI’s are graduating in the region each year. In addition,


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there are training institutes, namely IL&FS Skill Development Centre, Siemens Technical Skill

Development Institute and TVS Training Centre that are running in Chitoor and Nellore District in close

Proximity to Sri City. So far Sri City and units have created 40,000 direct jobs and 30,000 indirect jobs.

Also 50 % of the work force is women. There is negligible unemployment in our area after phase I of

the project.

There would be temporary influx of people during the construction phase of the project.

Total man power requirement during construction phase will be about 3000 person.

During operation phase of the project, direct employment will be generated for the 20,000

people, among which 50% would be women.

Sri City will create revenues for State Government and Central Government by means of taxes, cess

etc.

2.6 Water Requirement

The total water required for the proposed Phase II project will be 20.5 MLD. The Government of

Andhra Pradesh has allocated 1 TMC(81 MLD) of water via G.O. No.MS.184 through Telugu Ganga

Canal which is sufficient for proposed Phase II operations. The supplied water is stored in Open tank

of capacity 800m3. During the last ten years, no abstraction of ground water was done. The excess

water during rainy season is stored in Tanks created by Sri City and this open storage helps them keep

180 days of water. There is no downstream flooding since the inception of project.

2.7 Power requirement

The total power requirement for the proposed Phase II is 200 MVA, which is sourced from

Government of Andhra Pradesh. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has allocated 400 MVA of

electricity via G.O. Rt. No. 449. Additionally M/s. Sri City has a Solar Power plant of 5 MW capacity. 10

nos. of DG Sets is proposed with 150 to 2000 kVA capacities as power backup. The current usage for

the Phase I is 150 MVA.

2.8 Solid waste generation

It is estimated that around 18.4 TPD of MSW and industrial waste (hazardous, non-hazardous and

recyclable waste) will be generated from the proposed project. Estimation of Solid Waste from

proposed site for Phase II is given in Table 3.

Table 3: Estimation of Solid Waste from Proposed site for Phase II

S.No Solid Waste Bio- Degradable

in Kg/day

Non- biodegradable in

Kg/day

Recyclable in Kg/day

Total waste in Kg/day

1. Industrial Waste 2877 3699 1644 8219

2. Residential Waste 4662 2720 389 7770

3. Other (commercial, 988 1080 230 2298


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S.No Solid Waste Bio- Degradable

in Kg/day

Non- biodegradable in

Kg/day

Recyclable in Kg/day

Total waste in Kg/day

CA, GBD, Roads etc.)

4. STP Sludge 210 210

Total Solid Waste in Kg/day 8737 7498 2262 18498

2.9 Project Cost

The proposed Phase II project is estimated to cost about approx. over 100 Crores.

3 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT

The methodology adopted for monitoring surface observations was as per the Standard norms laid

down by the Bureau of Indian Standards (IS: 8829:1978) and IMD. Data was collected at every hour

continuously from October 2020 to December 2020 and January 2021 for 13 weeks.

3.1 Meteorological Environment

The micro-meteorological conditions during the study period for hourly data of wind speed, wind

direction and temperature were recorded at the project site. The nearest Indian Meteorological

Department (IMD) station is Nungambakkam, the annually determined wind direction during the,

October, November, December & January is North East and East.

During the study period (October 2020 to January 2021), maximum temperature is 33°C. Minimum

temperature is 16°C. Relative humidity is 39 % to 98 %. Average wind speed in study period is 2.32

m/s, predominant wind direction is from North East and East North East

3.2 Ambient Air Quality

Maximum concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2, CO, Pb, O3, NH3, C6H6, C20H12, As, Ni, are well

within the National Ambient Air Quality Standards at all monitoring locations during the study period.

The ambient air quality has been monitored at ten (10) locations for 12 parameters as per NAAQS,

2009 and free Silica within the study area. The average baseline levels of PM10 (43.71 to 56.29 g/m3),

PM2.5 (20.54 to 26.29 g/m3), SO2 (6.17 g/m3 to 7.65 g/m3), NO2 (13.13 to 16.96 g/m3), CO (0.13 to

0.20 mg/m3), Ozone (9.94 to 13.20 g/m3), Lead & Ammonia were Below Limit of Quantification. All

the parameters are well within the National Ambient Air Quality Standards at all monitoring

locations during the study period.

3.3 Noise Quality

The existing ambient noise levels were monitored using precision noise level meter in and around the

project site at 10 km radius at 10 locations during study period.

Within the project site, day time noise level was about 48.7 dB(A) to 58.6 dB(A.

Night time noise levels varied from 42.3 dB (A) to 51.4 dB (A) across the sampling stations. The


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field observations during the study period indicate that the ambient noise levels in residential

area are within the limit prescribed by MoEF&CC (55 dB (A) Daytime & 45 dB (A) Night time).

3.4 Water Quality

The water quality status at 6 locations for surface water and 10 locations for ground water were

assessed.

Ground water Quality:-Water sampling results are compared with IS 10500:2012 standard. The

results indicate that the pH ranges between 7.14 to 8.01, TDS ranges from 266 to 1548 mg/l. Total

alkalinity in ground water samples ranges from 110 mg/l to 420 mg/l, Total hardness in ground water

sample ranges from 142 to 630 mg/l, calcium content in ground water ranges from 41mg/l to

137mg/l, magnesium content in ground water sample ranges from 12mg/l to 70 mg/l, sodium

content in ground water samples ranges from 46 mg/l to 310 mg/l and Potassium content in ground

water samples ranges from 1 mg/l to 17 mg/l. Total coliform in the ground water content is about <2

to 8, which doesn’t meet the standards for drinking water. The heavy metals concentrations in the

study area samples are below detection limits and all are well within the limits.

Surface water quality:- Water sampling results are compared with Surface water standards IS

2296:1992. The results indicate that the pH ranges between 7.36 to 8.09, TDS ranges from 104 to

33147 mg/l. The total hardness ranges from 40 mg/l to 6500 mg/l, BOD ranges from <2 mg/l to 2 mg/l,

COD ranges from 12 to 18 mg/l and DO ranges from 5.7 to 6.8 mg/l. The turbidity of surface water

sample was found in the range 1.1 to 4.1 NTU, The Calcium content in surface water sample range

from 10 to 451 mg/l. Magnesium content in surface water sample range from 3.6 to 1305 mg/l. The

concentration of heavy metals within detectable limits and within the limits of IS2296:1992.

3.5 Soil Quality

Soil sampling was carried out at ten (10) locations within the study area. It has been observed that the

pH of the Soil ranging from 7.39 to 8.47 indicating the moderate and ideal of plant growth properties.

The soil is pre-dominantly of loam type and clayey loam in some locations. The concentration of

nitrogen is in the range of 198 kg/Ha to 396 kg/Ha, the value of phosphorus content varies between

19.6 kg/Ha to 52.4 kg/Ha and the Potassium ranges between 198 kg/Ha to 512 kg/Ha, which indicate

that, the soil in the Study area shows moderate fertility and ideal for plant growth.

3.6 Ecological Environment

There are no wildlife sanctuaries or biosphere reserves or nesting or breeding grounds for any of the

rare species or other protected areas within the study area. Pulicat Bird Sanctuary (Protected Area) ≃

4.5 km, NE beyond 2.5 km ESZ from the project site. The survey area shows some variety of tree,

shrub and herb species. Among the floral species the most common species observed are Azadirachta


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indica, Psidium guajava, Bauhinia racemosa, Casuarina equisetifolia, Datura fastuosa, Morinda

pubescens, Euphorbia hirta, Clitoria ternatea etc. The Common fauna species are Rattus norvegicus,

Streptopelia chinensis, Ardeola grayii, Copsychus saularis, Eutropis macularia, Junonia almanac,

Hypolimnas bolina.

S.No. Type of Species Core Zone

Flora

1 Endangered species None of the species found

2 Endemic species None of the species found

3 Grass lands No grass lands

4 Natural vegetation Tropical semi evergreen

Fauna

1 Endangered species None

2 Endemic Species Not present

3 Migratory species None

4 Migratory Corridors & Flight Paths No corridors & flight paths

5 Breeding & Spawning grounds None

3.7 Socio economic Environment

The study area covers two district Chittoor and Nellore three taluk of Andhra Pradesh state

and one Tiruvallur district and one Gummidipondi of Tamil Nadu state, total 56 (Both State)

villages, in the study area. Total study area consisting of 31579.9 ha. With the population

density of 379 person / km².

Total population in the study region (as per Census 2011) is 119608 with 59559 male and

60049 female populations. Overall sex ratio is 1008 Female per 1000 male, indicating female

population is marginally higher in the region as compared with the male.

Total Scheduled Caste population is 39539(33.06%) Scheduled Caste Male populations are

19591(49.55%), and Scheduled Caste female population are 19948(50.49%).

Total Scheduled Tribe population is 7290 (6.09%) Scheduled Tribe Male populations are 3674

(50.40%), and Scheduled Tribe female populations are 3616(49.60%).

Total child population is 13221 (11.05%) total boys population are 6610 (50.00%), and total

girl’s population are 6611(50.00%).

4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

The major impacts that could result from the implementation of project are felt on the land, air,

water, biological, socio-economic and aesthetic environments.

Construction Phase


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4.1 Vegetation and Wildlife Habitat

Impacts - During Construction there will be essentially clearing of bushes, shrubs etc., for lacing or

loading of construction materials and equipments, and the permanent erection of block and steel

concrete structures associated with site for new infrastructure. However, the units will be required to

dedicate specific area for greenbelt development coupled with RHW system with no use of ground

water. The units will also be required to remove top soil which shall be used by Sri City for planation

through its existing nursery which currently house large amount of samplings.

Mitigation Measures

Landscaping of the site, after project completion, will see the introduction of plants and trees

that should offset any negative impacts associated with the removal and loss of existing trees

at the project site.

The numbers and types of vegetation to be introduced during the landscaping exercise are

expected to be greater and more diverse than presently obtains and these are expected to play

a greater role in terms adding ecological value and attracting birds and other terrestrial fauna

during the operational phase of the project, apart from being more pleasing aesthetically.


Impacts - The various activities that affects ambient air quality during construction phase are site

preparation, approach roads, excavation, drilling, foundation, tunneling, deployment of machinery,

erection, transportation, dumping will cause dust and gaseous emissions. The pollutant released during

the construction activities may cause immediate effect on the construction workers, directly exposed

to them.

Temporary increase in air pollution will result from the use of construction equipment, portable lights,

and fugitive dust. Due to the short duration of the Planned Action, any impacts on ambient air quality

during construction activities are expected to be short term.

Mitigation Measures

The work in area for the up routing of shrubs or vegetation or for the removal of boulders or

temporary or permanent structures shall be sprayed with water.

Every main haul road shall be paved with concrete, bituminous materials, hardcore or metal

plates, and kept clear of dusty materials.

All loose material either stocked or transported shall be provided with suitable covering such as

tarpaulin, etc.

Stack height of DG sets to be kept in accordance with CPCB norms, which prescribes the

minimum height of stack to be provided with each generator.


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4.3 Noise Environment

Impacts - Foundation work will involve land excavation, affecting environment by noise. Structural

work, deployment of machinery, approach of road construction and erection of roads will result in

noise and vehicular traffic. Material handling and transportation would also lead to significant noise

pollution. Continuous Exposure of workers to high sound levels may result in annoyance, fatigue.

Albeit annoying, this negative impact will be short-term (limited to the duration of the road

construction works) and is not considered to be a significant threat to the health or wellbeing of

humans.

Mitigation Measures

Construction activities that will generate disturbing sounds should be restricted to normal

working hours.

Workers operating equipment that generates noise should be equipped with noise protection

gear. Workers operating equipment generating noise levels greater than 70dBA continuously for

8 hours or more should use earmuffs.

The construction activities will be restricted to the daytime and no construction will be practiced

during night.

Barricades will be provided around the construction site to confine noise within the site.

4.4 Water Environment

Impacts - Construction phase requires large quantities of water to be used in various processing such

as material preparation in equipment’s. Earthworks, crushing of stones, cutting and modification of

the terrain, alteration of drainage systems and soil erosion are the major factors that affect the water

quality during construction phase. The storage of used engine oil and lubricants as waste materials

has a potential to create impacts if spillage occurs. During rainy season, the run-off water joining the

water sources from nearby areas of the development sites will add more such debris and soil particles

to enhance the level of suspended solids in the water bodies.

Mitigation Measures:

Excavation can be avoided during monsoon season

Check dams shall be provided to prevent construction runoff from the site to the surrounding

water bodies.

Pit latrines and community toilets with temporary soak pits and septic tanks shall be constructed

on the site during construction phase to prevent wastewater from entering the ground water or

surrounding water bodies.

To prevent surface and ground water contamination by oil/grease, leak proof containers shall be


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used for storage and transportation of oil/grease.

Controlled withdrawal of groundwater during construction.

4.5 Storm Water Management and Rain Water Harvesting

Storm water drains will be provided to collect water during rains. It would be sized adequately to

prevent flooding of the site. It is proposed to have rain water harvesting structures for recharge of

roof top rainwater and rain water of paved surface at respective buildings. The storm water drains will

be acting as recharge trench as the bottom will not be lined and intermittent check dams will be

provided in the storm water drains to infiltrate maximum amount of water into the ground.

Rain Water Harvesting - Storm water drainage network is being provided during the design stage as

per the CPHEEO guidelines. In the design it shall be ensured that there shall be not any mixing of

storm water and waste effluent. All the storm water will be diverted to rain water – harvesting pits

proposed in the project and thereafter to existing water bodies (lakes, ponds etc.,) located all around

the project site.

Storm Water Drainage - The topography of the proposed project site is like a saucer surrounded by

hillocks on two sides and small catchments are located on the other sides. The terrain & topographical

conditions, the rain water collected from the hills and catchments flow at much higher velocity and

gushes through the un-trained major drains, before reaching to the downstream side of the project

site.

In the course of its journey to the downstream side, the rain water during heavy cyclonic rains.

Operation Phase


The potential impact on air quality would mainly be from Industries i.e. Emissions generated during

process activities of the member industries. However, the PM, SO2 and NOx emissions are generated

from proposed development. Emissions of PM10, PM2.5, NOx, SOx from D.G sets and Vehicular traffic

and also dust emission from vehicular movement may also pollute the ambient air quality. The

anticipated key air emissions from the project would be particulate matter, oxides of nitrogen (NOX),

Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Carbon monoxide (CO).

Mitigation Measures

Location of DG sets and other emission generating equipment should be decided keeping in

view the predominant wind direction so that emissions do not effect nearby residential areas.

Use of low Sulphur diesel will minimize the emissions from D.G set

Individual residential & industrial developers will have to provide adequate mitigation

measures to curtail emissions from their respective units.


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Use of Clean fuel and proper maintenance of the vehicles will also minimize the SPM, NOx, SOx

from the exhaust of the vehicles.

4.7 Noise Environment

Noise pollution is caused due to the various activities which involve the Industrial activities, vehicular

movement, D.G sets etc. All these different sound sources which contribute overall noise in and

around the area are identified and categorized it as a point source and line source.

Mitigation Measures

Proper maintenance of the vehicles and record keeping on the same will reduce the noise

levels.

The noise can be minimized by providing proper acoustic enclosures and isolating, so they will

ensure minimum noise at the receiver’s end.

Noise barrier along the boundary will be in place.

Greenbelt will be provided all along the periphery of boundary for noise arresting

4.8 Water Environment

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has allocated 1 TMC of water via G.O. No.MS.184 through Telugu

Ganga Canal which is sufficient for proposed Phase II operations. The type of treatment process

usually depends on the quality of raw water required quality after treatment. Domestic sewage will be

generated within the site which requires treatment prior to reuse / disposal. Disposal of domestic

waste water generated may also affect the quality. Impacts due to Liquid waste from the proposed

industries will also affect the water quality.

Mitigation Measures

The domestic sewage from the labour camps and toilets will be routed to septic

tanks/treatment units.

Efficient Rain water Management Plan will be adopted to reduce the impact due to surface

runoff

Provide necessary overflow arrangement to maintain the natural drainage system.

4.9 Land Environment

Dumping of municipal solid waste & industrial waste on the land will affect the soil quality. Poor

garbage management would lead to unsanitary conditions including vermin and fly infestation and

odors as well as unsightly conditions.

Mitigation Measures

Residential Solid Waste Management


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Out of total municipal waste, it is expected that desirable amount will be biodegradable, which will be

disposed to authorized recyclers. Since the quantities of such municipal waste is not likely to be huge,

it is further submitted that Sri City has a operational biogas plant which shall be expanded based in

the growing quantities of biodegradable waste.

Commercial Solid Waste Management

Out of total municipal waste, it is expected that larger part will be non-biodegradable. In this case Sri

City proposes to use its existing facility to segregate the waste and sale the same to recycler.

Industrial Waste and its Management

Individual industrial units to collect, store and dispose the hazardous waste generated within their

premises as per the Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Tran’s boundary Movement)

Second Amendment Rules, 2016 and its base legislation.

Individual industrial units may consider having an agreement with the nearest Treatment, Storage,

Disposal Facility (TSDF) operator to dispose the hazardous waste. TSDF sites generally have land filling

and incineration facilities area available within their premises.

Non-Hazardous Industrial Waste and its Management

Out of the total industrial waste likely to be produced from manufacturing plants/units of this

Industrial development. This category of waste would not warrant any kind of special treatment or

processing similar to the hazardous waste. Non Hazardous industrial wastes should be stored and

collected separately from the hazardous waste.

It is proposed that the individual Industrial units may consider stocking/piling such waste separately

within their premises not more than 60 days or as recommended by state pollution control board.

4.10 Ecology

Site excavation & leveling will require clearing of existing green cover. There will be a temporary loss

of native species. No endangered / wildlife species were observed to inhabit the study area during the

baseline survey & from secondary data sources.

Mitigation Measures

Development of green belt within the site & around the plant boundary will be carried out in

accordance with the existing nature (native) of vegetation found in the study area; M/s Sri City will be

planting 15m with buffer of greeneries all along the periphery of the project boundary. Required

amount of green belt will be maintained by individual industries of the total area.


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4.11 Socio economic

Land acquisition & land conversion (agricultural to industrial) was completed in 2010 and further no

forest land was acquired. The land was acquired through AP Government and all compensations have

been paid in consultation with AP and compensation paid is higher than the prevailing market rate.

Hence no R&R is involved. As such, impact due to the projects will be positive on socio-economic

aspects. It will be ensured that the buffer zone of the industrial area will be properly preserved

environmentally in all respects within sustainable limits through necessary monitoring. The project

will be operated with due care for minimizing environmental impacts with proper EMP measures for

pollution control. Direct & Indirect scores of people will be benefited by gainful employment

opportunities through various service related activities connected with the project operations.

5 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

An Environmental monitoring Plan provides feedback about the difference between actual

environmental scenario and the impacts of the project on the environment and helps to judge the

adequacy of the mitigation measures in protecting the environment. A well- defined environmental

monitoring program would be followed for the proposed development of Sri City Industrial Area. It

would be ensured that trained and qualified staff supervisors, sampling and monitoring of ambient

air, DG set and Boiler stack gases, common sewage and trade effluents, noise, etc. to see the

prescribed standards laid down/obtained.

6 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

6.1 Risk assessment

The principal objective of the risk assessment study is to identify and quantify the major hazards and

the risk associated with various operations of the proposed project, which may lead to disasters

affecting public health and safety. The proposed development of Sri City Industrial Area generally has

problems related to occupational health and safety. An emergency preparedness plan is in place &

Practice.

Risk analysis requires a thorough knowledge of failure probability, credible accident scenario,

vulnerability of populations etc. Based on the risk assessment, disaster management plan has to be

prepared. The major hazards anticipated in the proposed project are illustrated below:

Fire in diesel storage areas, garbage storage areas and disposal areas

Natural disasters such as Earthquakes, flooding, etc.

Electrical accidents.

Disasters from man-made sources


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6.2 Traffic Management

Vehicle movement will be regulated inside the site with adequate road sand parking lots. The lay out

of the proposed site has been planned to develop an internal road network in such a manner that it

integrates the whole proposed project in an interesting composition to built masses and open spaces

with a pedestrian dominated movement pattern.

Main entry of the project is planned from the approach road on the northern and eastern side. An

adequate wide drive way to cater one way traffic has been planned inside the project site.

6.3 Fire Safety Measures

Firefighting system of the proposed building is designed based on their commendations of NBC 2005.

All the member industries that are going to located in the Sri City industrial Area are expected to have

their own unit/site specific for fire protection system and common fire protection system as

additional backup and support required any combating eventualities due to fire accident. The

following safety measures are envisaged:

Automatic detection and Alarm system

Manually operated electric fire alarm system

Automatic sprinkler system

External yard hydrant

Fire Extinguisher

Hose Reel

6.4 Disaster Management Plan

All units establishing its operations are required to seek fire & factory license from Andhra Pradesh

fire & factory department and necessary arrangements are required to be in place before

commencement of operations. All the facilities are equipped with emergency exits, assembly points,

fire extinguishers / Hydrants, fire alarms and other amenities required to alert the occupants. In the

event of floods – necessary facilities are in places – these are widely covered and described in disaster

management policy of Sri City.

6.5 Risk & Emergency Preparedness Plan

Emergencies can occur at any time usually without warning. When an emergency occurs, the safety

and prompt recovery of the projects it depends on the preparedness and careful response of the

workers, people and visitors. The information listed below provides basic emergency information to

help individuals respond thought fully in an emergency event.

Building Evacuation


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The Department of public safety and security will notify security officers, building contractors and

emergency preparedness coordinators to commence evacuation procedures.

In the event of an emergency, all occupants must vacate the building immediately.

When notification occurs, all building occupants must evacuate from the nearest marked exit

place and alert to theirs within close proximity to do the same. Assist mobility to impaired

persons to the closest “area of rescue assistance”.

Use stair cases to exit from the building. Do not use elevators in the event of fire, earthquake

or other emergencies where you could become confined inside.

Provision for individuals with disabilities.

7 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

7.1 Introduction

The Environmental Management Plan should be integrated in overall project process covering all

phases of project cycles such as design, location, construction and operation. It is required to ensure

sustainable development in the proposed project area. It is an action plan proposed to control

pollution at its source level before it gets discharged out to the environment.

7.2 Environmental Management Cell

An effective organizational structure will be set up for the effective implementation of the mitigation

measures to minimize the impacts due to activities in the industrial area. The responsibilities of

Environmental Management cell are given below:

To implement the mitigation measures.

To assure regulatory compliance with all relevant rules and regulations.

To ensure regular operation and maintenance of pollution control measures.

To intimate environmental monitoring as per approved schedule.

Maintain documentation of good environmental practices and applicable environmental laws.

Conducting environmental awareness Programme for patients and employees on safety issues,

water management and energy conservation.

7.3 Environmental Management Plan

7.3.1 Air Quality Management

It is envisaged that the emission of pollutants will be high from industries and vehicular emissions.

The major pollutants will be SO2, NOx and particulate matter. To control the emissions of Sulphur

and nitrogen from DG set of upcoming industries is proposed to meet the guidelines of MoEF. The

following method of abatement will be followed for the control of air pollution are as follows:

DG set will have appropriate stack height as prescribed by the Central Pollution Control

Executive summary for proposed area of 895.368 Ha at Rallakuppam, Kolladam, Irugulam, Thonduru, Mallavaripalem & Peddetipakkam villages, in Satyavedu & Varadiapalem Mandal, Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh.

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Board (CPCB)

Open burning of any waste shall not be allowed.

Green belt area

Water spraying on internal road

7.3.2 Noise Quality Management

All the noise generating equipments in the development of Sri City industrial Area will be designed

not to exceed the noise levels 85-90 dB as per Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA). The equipments will be provided with acoustic shield siren closures to minimize the noise

level inside the upcoming industries of the industrial area. Some of the practices proposed for

noise attenuation are as follows:

Sound levels will be consistent with local government regulations.

Ambient noise levels will be monitored periodically monitored to determine compliance

with the norms.

Noise levels will be monitored at point source for occupational noise exposure and ensuring

health risk.

Proper maintenance of transportation vehicles.

Development of green belt to minimize noise levels.

Anti-vibration pad will be provided to all noise generating machines like pumps,

compressors etc.

7.3.3 Water and Waste Water Quality Management:

i. Water Management

Sri City distributes treated water to all the units through its internal water treatment plant on a 24

x 7 basis. With an allocation of 1 TMC of water from the Government of Andhra Pradesh and

armed with efficient rainwater harvesting system.

ii. Waste Water Generation

During construction period the sewage generated from labour camps will be treated in the existing

STP of 4 MLD which is sufficient to handle the load from proposed Phase II. During operation

phase wastewater generated will be treated by individual industries and the treated water shall be

used by them in their premises while sewage generated from industries will be treated in the

proposed STP of 4 MLD, additional expansion will be taken up by developer based on demand.

7.3.4 Rain Water Harvesting and Storm Water Management

STORM WATER MANAGEMENT


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The storm water drainage network runs along all roads that border customer units,

enabling efficient drainage and discharge of rainwater.

The water passes through rainwater harvesting pits before the surplus water empties into

storm water drains/creeks.

The capacity and coverage of the system has been designed taking into account the past 50

years’ rainfall data. Provision for rain water harvesting is built-in for all the edifices in Sri

City for optimum water usage.

RAIN WATER HARVESTING

PERCOLATION PITS

Percolation pits are based on Building design, Total builtup area and FSI.

Local rule of Municipal/Urban Authority will be followed to capitalize rainwater & methods

of harvesting it.

The top covered with perforated R.C.C. slab.

Major soil types are Red Loamy, Red Sandy, Mixed Red

7.3.5 Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Management

During the construction phase there will be a possibility to generate minor quantity of hazardous

waste from construction labour i.e., used batteries from vehicles/trucks, used oils, etc., Contractor

is responsible for disposing of generated waste. Municipal solid waste generated during

construction & operation phase will be collected, segregated & disposed. In the existing

Segregation unit the proposed waste are also to be segregated for disposal. The biodegradable

wastes are sent for composting and the manure is used for the gardening purposes. The non-

biodegradable waste are sold to authorized recycles.

It is estimated that around 18.4 TPD of MSW and industrial waste (hazardous, non-

hazardous and recyclable waste) will be generated from the proposed project.

The municipal solid waste shall be disposed to APPCB approved vendors by respective

industry.

The biodegradable wastes are sent for composting and the manure is used for the

gardening purposes. The non-biodegradable waste are sold to authorized recyclers.

The industrial solid waste generated daily shall be collected via trucks and transported to

the proposed collection point (Transfer Station). This station receive loads of process able


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solid waste in varying sizes and consolidation takes place into tractor/trailer size loads and

then the larger loads are transported to the landfill site.

For disposal of hazardous waste, responsibility lies with individual units for storage and

disposal as per APPCB norms

An Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be made with the individual industries for

the disposal of both the industrial effluents as well as the Industrial Solid waste

management which states that the individual industries are responsible for the disposal of

industry generated waste to the nearest Transport, Storage, Disposal Facility (TSDF), or

disposal of Hazardous waste to authorized recycles and management authorities.

7.3.6 Green Belt Development

In order to comply with the MoEF guidelines for green belt development within the proposed

development of Sri City Industrial Area, Sri City is planning to develop thick green buffer in the

form of green belt to a width of 15 meters should be provided all along the periphery of the

industrial area. The width of the shelter belt will vary in different areas depending on the

availability of land. All the plants are locally adapted and the present site can support their growth

with suitable horticulture practices. Green belt development is one of the most effective

environmental pollution control. This is very effective in trapping the pollution causing agents viz.

dust and gaseous pollutants. The green belt is being proposed for the following objectives:

Mitigation of fugitive emissions

Noise pollution control

Preventing soil erosion

Balancing eco-environment

Aesthetics

7.3.7 Human Health and Safety Management

The objectives to ensure the health and safety of onsite personnel are proactively managed during

the construction stage of the project. The human health and safety of the proposed projects are as

follows:

Construction site will be readily available with first aid kit for the construction workers and

employees.

Suitable transport will be available to take the injured person to the nearest hospital

immediately.

The primary health concern on potential health risk for the construction workers and other


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employees on site during construction are associated with drinking water quality.

The project site will comply with all regulation regarding safe scaffolding, ladders, working

platforms, gang way, stair wells, excavations and safe means of entry and exit.

The project will also ensure that no paint containing lead or lead products is used in the form

of paste or readymade paint. Face mask will be provided for workers when paint is applied in

the form of spray.

Workers will be provided with ear plugs, face masks, protective foot wear, goggles, helmets,

safety belt to the workers working at higher platforms, gloves to all workers employed in

mixing.

8 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COST

Environmental Monitoring and other mitigation measures as proposed in the above sections shall

be implemented by the project proponent during the construction and operation period. The

detailed budget provisions are presented in Table 7

Table 4: Budgetary Provision for EMP

S.No Description Approx. Capital Cost / Annum

(Rupees)

Approx. Recurring Cost / Annum

(Rupees)

Construction Phase

1. Medical cum first aid facility completed 200000

2. Toilets with STP in the labour Colony 300000 75000

3. Supply of Drinking water for the labours 150000 25000

4. Sprinkler for suppression of dust 100000 75000

5. Solid Waste for labour camp & Construction site 50000 80000

Operation Phase

6. Monitoring Programme & Preventive Measures

Air - 300000

Noise 100000 100000

Water 250000 250000

Soil 350000 350000

7. Green Belt Development

Afforestation, Shelter belt plan 100000 300000

8. STP / ETP

O&M, Chemicals etc., 500000

9. Solid Waste Management

Dumping, maintenance and PPE. 400000

10. D.G.Sets

DG set emission stacking & Sampling 250000 150000

11. Rainwater & Storm Water

Rain water & Storm Water collection tanks/pond 250000 150000


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S.No Description Approx. Capital Cost / Annum

(Rupees)

Approx. Recurring Cost / Annum

(Rupees)

12. Energy Conservation

Solar power plants &other solar energy operated equipments

250000 200000

13. CER 150000 200000

SCHEDULE – VIII

[see rules 3(2) and 12] Classification of industries for consent management

I. List of Industries under 'RED' Category

A. Industries identified by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India as heavily polluting and covered under Central Action Plan, viz.

(1) Distillery including Fermentation industry.

(2) Sugar (excluding Khandsari)

(3) Fertiliser.

(4) Pulp & Paper (Paper manufacturing with or without pulping).

(5) Chlor alkali

(6) Pharmaceuticals (Basic) (excluding formulation).

(7) Dyes and Dye-intermediates.

(8) Pesticides (Technical) (excluding formulation).

(9) Oil refinery (Mineral oil or Petro refineries).

(10) Tanneries

(11) Petrochemicals (Manufacture of and not merely use of as raw material).

(12) Cement

(13) Thermal power plants

(14) Iron and Steel (Involving processing from ore/ scrap/Integrated steel plants)

(15) Zinc smelter

(16) Copper smelter

(17) Aluminium smelter

These industries will not be established in phase II expansion project of Sri City


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9 BENEFITS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT

The proposed development will provide business opportunities for the local people; they will also

be benefited in the areas such as education, health care, infrastructure facilities and women

empowerment. The Government of Andhra Pradesh will be benefited in terms of taxes and duties,

the railways, ports and industries authorities, water supplying agencies etc. will be benefited

indirectly. Thus, this project will lead to overall development of the region in particular and the

state in general. For the effective implementation of the EMP, an Environmental Management

System (EMS) will be established at the proposed project.

An Environmental Management cell

Environmental Monitoring Program

Personnel Training

Regular Environmental Audits and Corrective Action

Documentation – Standard operating procedures Environmental Management Plans and

other records.

10 CONCLUSION

Based on the environmental assessment, all possible environment aspects have been adequately

assessed and necessary control measures have been formulated to meet with statutory

requirements, in the preparation of the EIA-EMP. The project will provide impetus to the growth of

Chittoor District. Implementing this project will not have any significant negative impacts and Sri

City will also undertake various community welfare measures for the development of villages

surrounding the site. Thus, the proposed project is a welcome development and may be accorded

environmental clearance. This expansion project ( phase II) will bring in investment of Rs 16,000 Cr

and employment to 20,000 people.

satyavedu & varadiapalem mandal, chittoor district of

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